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Multiplier explores each section of the keyboard to familiarize the viewer with the layout of buttons and encoders.

1:48

Setup

This video walks through how to set up the keyboard and install the necessary software.

8:14

Loading Instruments

You can load an instrument using the keyboard and filter instrument searches by preset type.

6:32

Scale Smart Play

Multiplier demonstrates how scale Smart Play works for playing in key and triggering chords.

6:47

Arp Smart Play

Learn how arp Smart Play works to turn a chord into an interesting arpeggio.

2:20

Controlling Your DAW

Transport controls can be used to play and record directly into the DAW.

2:14

Using Smart Play with Plug-Ins

This video explains how to use Smart Play modes with plug-ins not included in Komplete Kontrol.

3:38

Recording Smart Play MIDI Output

Learn how to record and/or output Smart Play MIDI to another MIDI track.

2:23

Third Party NKS Instruments

Third party NKS-ready instruments can be loaded and played using the Komplete Kontrol S-Series keyboards.

2:07

Favorites

This video demonstrates how to use favorites when auditioning and playing sounds in the browser.

12:01

Advanced Touch Strip Configuration

Learn how to configure the pitch wheel and how to get creative with the mod wheel.

Product Overview

In this in-depth tutorial series, Adam Pollard aka Multiplier explains Native Instruments’ game changing KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series MIDI controller inside and out, showing you the basics, how to use it with both NI libraries and 3rd party plug-ins and more!

Multiplier begins with an overview of the layout of the S-Series keyboards, as well as how to install the software you’ll need. That leads directly into a video on how to load instruments into the S-Series, and use the browse filters when searching through presets.

From there, Multiplier explores the creative tools you get with the S-Series. See how Scale Smart Play allows you to always play in key and to trigger chords, and how Arp Smart Play allows you to turn a chord into an arpeggio.

You’ll then learn how you can use the KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series to control your DAW and use Smart Play with plug-ins that aren’t part of the KOMPLETE KONTROL software bundle. After that, Multiplier teaches you how to record the output of Smart Play as MIDI into your DAW.

Wrapping it up, Multiplier demonstrates how to load 3rd party NKS-ready instruments into the KOMPLETE KONTROL software and onto the hardware, and how to create and use Favorites when auditioning and selecting sounds in the browser.

If you’re new to the KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series MIDI Controllers, or if you want more tips and tricks to get the most out of it, watch “KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series Explained” today!

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Reviews

An 'Ok' overview

This was useful to give me a quick overview but I was a little disappointed at how little depth there was. I found the approach taken by the 'tutor' to be a bit amateur. Did we really have to see him play around at the end?! My main gripe would be that one key element is how KK works within your daw but there was precious little.. except Ableton which as a Logic user is unhelpful. I had to look at some youtube videos to explain some stuff (which defeats the object of Groove 3 then!). Still don't know if I can record smart-play in Logic X (as others have asked here). Happy to have learned something but this is the most disappointing video I've watched here.

Not up to date and too simple

I did not find this tutorial very helpful, I don't think it deserves the 'explained' label, as it is not very deep. The functionalities described can be found on youtube also. Furthermore, this tutorial is not up to date as the KK software has many more possibilities now, including browsing ON the keyboard. I was hoping for an in depth look into the software, actually, like how to edit the control scheme and how to import 3rd party, non-NKS libraries. Too bad, maybe some time later.

I am a: Student,
Hobbyist,
Semi-Pro,
Musician,
Producer,
Cubase

Response from Customer Service:

Hi and thank you for leaving us a review! We appreciate you taking the time.
As you may have seen, this is one of our older tutorials and could certainly use an update at this point. We have it on the schedule with one of our authors and hope to have something new on the site soon.
Thanks again and make sure you get the weekly newsletter so you can see when it's released!

Tony Laughlin

2 years ago

TopKnife Submitted 2 years ago

Great

Realy hepled me to star using Komplete Kontrol in the best way possible.

I am a: Beginner,
Hobbyist,
Musician

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Meesa me Submitted 2 years ago

Im glad I didnt have to pay for this series...

He keeps repeating the obvious and seems to not know what he is doing.

I am a: Beginner,
Producer,
Ableton Live,
Bitwig Studio

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Crucible Submitted 2 years ago

It's an OK intro to using kontrol

Has a habit of stating the obvious

I am a: Hobbyist,
Producer,
Beat Maker,
Sound for Film/TV,
Cubase

Ease of Use

Quality of Videos

Value of Training

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OliVin Submitted 2 years ago

Very good

It has helped me to decide to buy or not a S-series keyb.

I am a: Hobbyist,
Musician,
Logic Pro

Ease of Use

Quality of Videos

Value of Training

Access to Videos

Reviews

An 'Ok' overview

This was useful to give me a quick overview but I was a little disappointed at how little depth there was. I found the approach taken by the 'tutor' to be a bit amateur. Did we really have to see him play around at the end?! My main gripe would be that one key element is how KK works within your daw but there was precious little.. except Ableton which as a Logic user is unhelpful. I had to look at some youtube videos to explain some stuff (which defeats the object of Groove 3 then!). Still don't know if I can record smart-play in Logic X (as others have asked here). Happy to have learned something but this is the most disappointing video I've watched here.

Not up to date and too simple

I did not find this tutorial very helpful, I don't think it deserves the 'explained' label, as it is not very deep. The functionalities described can be found on youtube also. Furthermore, this tutorial is not up to date as the KK software has many more possibilities now, including browsing ON the keyboard. I was hoping for an in depth look into the software, actually, like how to edit the control scheme and how to import 3rd party, non-NKS libraries. Too bad, maybe some time later.

I am a: Student,
Hobbyist,
Semi-Pro,
Musician,
Producer,
Cubase

Response from Customer Service:

Hi and thank you for leaving us a review! We appreciate you taking the time.
As you may have seen, this is one of our older tutorials and could certainly use an update at this point. We have it on the schedule with one of our authors and hope to have something new on the site soon.
Thanks again and make sure you get the weekly newsletter so you can see when it's released!

Tony Laughlin

2 years ago

TopKnife Submitted 2 years ago

Great

Realy hepled me to star using Komplete Kontrol in the best way possible.

I am a: Beginner,
Hobbyist,
Musician

Ease of Use

Quality of Videos

Value of Training

Access to Videos

Meesa me Submitted 2 years ago

Im glad I didnt have to pay for this series...

He keeps repeating the obvious and seems to not know what he is doing.

I've had a lot of experience in the EDM space, from producing tracks and sample packs that have charted on sites like Beatport, through to DJing internationally and running a record label. And on the training side I've produced thousands of tutorials, and also tutor people one to one.

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KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series Explained® is rated
3.7 out of 5 by
18 .

Rated 2.5 out of
5 by
Minsky from
An 'Ok' overviewThis was useful to give me a quick overview but I was a little disappointed at how little depth there was. I found the approach taken by the 'tutor' to be a bit amateur. Did we really have to see him play around at the end?! My main gripe would be that one key element is how KK works within your daw but there was precious little.. except Ableton which as a Logic user is unhelpful. I had to look at some youtube videos to explain some stuff (which defeats the object of Groove 3 then!). Still don't know if I can record smart-play in Logic X (as others have asked here). Happy to have learned something but this is the most disappointing video I've watched here.

Date published: 2019-02-13

Rated 4.0 out of
5 by
Frans Brink from
Helpful!Tutorial 8: Recording Smart Play Midi Output
NOT POSIBLE IN Logic Pro X RIGHT???

Date published: 2018-07-24

Rated 3.5 out of
5 by
jpeazy305 from
easy to understandvery clear and to the point

Date published: 2018-03-29

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
bigdog from
goodreally saved me much time from figuring it out on my own..

Date published: 2017-11-18

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
jfowler from
Very GoodStraight talking, no nonsense approach, learned a lot, especially about the mod wheel

Date published: 2017-08-12

Rated 1.5 out of
5 by
StillLife from
Not up to date and too simpleI did not find this tutorial very helpful, I don't think it deserves the 'explained' label, as it is not very deep. The functionalities described can be found on youtube also. Furthermore, this tutorial is not up to date as the KK software has many more possibilities now, including browsing ON the keyboard. I was hoping for an in depth look into the software, actually, like how to edit the control scheme and how to import 3rd party, non-NKS libraries. Too bad, maybe some time later.

Date published: 2017-07-24

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
TopKnife from
GreatRealy hepled me to star using Komplete Kontrol in the best way possible.

Date published: 2017-07-02

Rated 2.0 out of
5 by
Meesa me from
Im glad I didnt have to pay for this series...He keeps repeating the obvious and seems to not know what he is doing.

Date published: 2017-06-09

Rated 3.0 out of
5 by
Crucible from
It's an OK intro to using kontrol Has a habit of stating the obvious

Date published: 2017-06-05

Rated 4.0 out of
5 by
OliVin from
Very goodIt has helped me to decide to buy or not a S-series keyb.

Date published: 2017-05-20

Rated 2.0 out of
5 by
TBayer from
Well, got one useful tipI think it would have been more relevant for me if the author had been a keyboard musician. Also, the author could have spent more time familiarizing himself with his material.

Date published: 2017-04-08

Rated 2.0 out of
5 by
JimmyJ from
Not very thoroughWas looking at this because I was trying to decide if I would buy an S-Series keyboard ( the 88 key ). Almost from the beginning I questioned the accuracy because he said that there was no difference between the different versions, but the 88 key is the only one with fully weighted keys. I was hoping that he would spend some time going into the general MIDI configuration, for adding control of non-NKS ready items. Just seemed pretty thin overall.

Date published: 2017-01-07

Rated 2.0 out of
5 by
junkchic from
Good 'Basic' tutorial but need more in depthI really needed to hear more about how 'power user' Orchestral Template folks set up KK on networks, record midi CC's (via knobs), etc...

Date published: 2016-12-24

Rated 2.0 out of
5 by
701 Morgan St. from
Much left outThough a good overview of the most basic features, the various "Shift" features were given short shrift, as were many of the other features. This video was made with little actual experience behind it (Look up, "Why I hate Kontrol S-Series Keyboards" on YouTube to see the fumbling, made well after the making of this video series.)

Date published: 2016-12-06

Rated 4.0 out of
5 by
DominoKilla from
Very informativeA great overview of the Komplete Kontrol series of keyboards. Highly recommended for new NI Komplete Kontrol users, such as myself.

Date published: 2016-11-06

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
kevvvvv from
Thorough & clearI've had Kontrol for months, but never discovered how much more I can get out of it

Date published: 2016-09-08

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
Francis7 from
Excellent reviewLate last year I was deciding betweek AKAI & S61 keyboards. I watched a good video to help me decide. Although I was leaning to S61 as I have so much NI software. However, I decided to give Adam's tutorial a go as I've enjoyed his dance music tutorials. I was astonished at how much I didn't know. Virtually ever video taught me something new & really usefull. Thanks Adam.

Date published: 2016-09-01

Rated 0.5 out of
5 by
Redpony from
UselessNot up to Groove3 standards. Host seems clueless. Quick search will reveal that he doesn't like the product he is "teaching." And it shows.

Date published: 1969-12-31

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